Composition for removing paint and varnish



Patent 8, 1924.

PATENT OFFICE.

UlTED STATES ARTHUR W. SCOLES, F TULSA, OKLAHOMA.

COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING PAINT AND VARNISH.

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position for the purpose stated which will it be quick and effective in its action and which will serve also to cleanse the surface.

Another object of the invention is to provide a composition for the purpose stated 77 which may be freely employed without inj'uring the surface from which the paint or varnish is to be removed and which will not leave an deposit which would interfere with the app icatlon of a fresh coat of paint or varnish.

The composition consists of Caustic soda 80% Ammonium carbonate 8% Corn starch 12% Application filed August 14, .1922. Serial No. 581,780.

These ingredients are thoroughly mixed lIl powdered form.

.In us1ng the composition, a suitable quantity thereof is mixed with water, and the solution is applied to or rubbed over the surface from which the paint or the like is to be removed.- The corn starch in the composition will cause the solution when applied to form a somewhat slimy film upon the surface thus retaining the active ingredients of the composition in intimate contact with the surface and preventing the solution running off the surface too rapidly.

The composition is quick and effective in, its action in softening and deteriorating the paint or varnish, and after it has been washed off from the surface, the surface will be left clean and free from any substances which would inhibit or interfere with the appllication of a fresh coat of paint or var- IllS Having thus described the invention, what v is claimed as new is: A composition for the purpose stated comprising a mixture of caustic soda ammonium carbonate 8%, and corn starch 12%. In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

ARTHUR w. SGOLES. a 8. 

